Top 10 Songs About Breaking Down
Life is a roller coaster of emotions as I deal with my mom’s death and all that comes with it – settling her estate, selling her home, going through her things, and OH YEA…grieving. Since music is so important in my life, I thought I’d list my...
read moreShow Those Goals Who’s Boss!
When it comes to achieving goals, most people have something to say about it. Which is good, becuase most of us look for advice. Setting goals isn’t hard. Reaching them is another story. Here’s an inspiration movie with tips on reaching goals. Just some...
read moreAre You Ready to Set (and Reach) Your Goals?
Tired of setting goals, going at them with full force, then losing momentum so quickly it makes your head spin? Does it seem like you’re great at setting goals but not at reaching them? Are you ready to finally learn simple, practical ways to set and reach your goals?...
read moreAre You Really Ready to Change?
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ~ Larry Elder What do you want in your life RIGHT NOW? Better health? Better relationships? Education? Career? Family? Are you working toward it or just thinking about it? Wishing it would magically appear with little to no...
read moreIsn’t Life Delicious?
Juicy. Poignant. Bitter. Sweet. What other words can you think of to describe this journey called life we’re all on? I love words, phrases, mantras, affirmations, anything that touches on one or more of the senses and draws me in. For some reason the term “isn’t life...
read moreLessons from My Mother: The Legacy of Relationships
As my family and I prepared my mother’s memorial recently, the whole idea of legacy kept coming up. The legacy my mother left behind and the legacy my sister and I are creating and will pass on to the next generation. My mother’s mantra in recent years was “be peace.”...
read moreLaughing: The Best Medicine?
I dare you to watch this video and not laugh. I can’t do it. There’s just something about this man’s laughter that is pure and infectious. And did you know that laughter has a ton of healing benefits? It can help relieve stress and tension, lighten...
read moreLaugh Your Way to Stress Relief and Creativity
“A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your step as you walk the tightrope of life.” ~William Arthur Ward When is the last time you had a good laugh? I’m talking tears streaming down your cheeks, belly-aching, hold your breath kind of...
read moreSongwriting Therapy…LIVE workshop in Phoenix on July 30th!
“When we turn painful situations into artistic expressions, we stop being victims of those situations.“ ~ Shawna Carol I’ll be leading another songwriting therapy workshop on 7/30/12 in Phoenix, AZ. Won’t you join me? “Songwriting Therapy: Using Music,...
read moreWords (and Actions) to Live By
Do words like commitment and honesty characterize who you are? Are your actions consistent with these beliefs? It takes great courage to live by our beliefs and stand up in the face of challenges. Enjoy this little movie – a little reminder of how important not...
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